Report: Bell will

[Steelhere10]

Return after the bye week.

[Steelhere10]

Report by Fowler. I will believe it when I see it, but I welcome him back after this Cluster f offense.

[Flasteel]

I guess the ultimate outcome will depend on his teammates and coaches, as well as the market for any trade partners before the deadline. He may well decide to show up, but if his teammates or coaches have a problem with him that can't be repaired, then he may be gone before Week 8.

[Disco1981]

It's saying he will return week 7 ( our bye ) week and collect 855 grand...Then play week 8...*******!

[Steelhere10]

It's saying he will return week 7 ( our bye ) week and collect 855 grand...Then play week 8...*******!

I'm quite sure The Steelers would put him on exempt list during the bye then activate him afterwards.

[feltdizz]

I hope they can work this out. Fans are mad, hate Bell for his business decisions but if we are still in the playoff hunt when he returns we could make some noise later in the season.

I know, I know... he is a dopey headed rapper who is ungrateful but look at our offense without him.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

Also reported that LB told him the Steelers informed him they will transition tag him in 19 when negotiations fell through. Long story short...The $hit makes sense now. The Steelers are set up to make an attempt to match with rollover.


if they don't trade him...



if they still want him at the end of 18....




Stay Tuned.

[SteelBucks]

I’m so confused. Part of me is happy, part of me is angry.

Welcome back LB.....you jerk.

[feltdizz]

I’m so confused. Part of me is happy, part of me is angry.

Welcome back LB.....you jerk.

I wonder if the Steelers were surprised by the Gurley and Johnson deals?

I think the FO knows what Bell means to this offense and it could be interesting when it comes to Ben’s extension. Do you pay Bell and go with the young QB’s?

[steelz09]

I don't blame him for wanting to stay healthy so he gets his long term deal with guarantees. I never questioned that motive.

I don't like him not being up front with his teammates which I'm sure are his friends.

From a business standpoint, I just question whether his demands make sense for the Steelers. What else could they get with that money? That's the millions dollar question (quite literally).

[fordfixer]

So when he comes back will he be ready to play or injured?

[Moonie]

He told staff that he's only willing to play on first downs, maybe a few third downs but only if he is target receiver.

[Slapstick]

I hope they can work this out. Fans are mad, hate Bell for his business decisions but if we are still in the playoff hunt when he returns we could make some noise later in the season.

I know, I know... he is a dopey headed rapper who is ungrateful but look at our offense without him.

He wouldn't make this offense better...

He can’t save us from Bad Ben...

[pittpete]

I hope they can work this out. Fans are mad, hate Bell for his business decisions but if we are still in the playoff hunt when he returns we could make some noise later in the season.

I know, I know... he is a dopey headed rapper who is ungrateful but look at our offense without him.

I'm pissed at Bell, pissed at this team, pissed at the coaches, pissed at the front office but i really hope he comes back and we right this ship before its too late.

[pittpete]

He wouldn't make this offense better...

He can’t save us from Bad Ben...

Possibly Bad Ben wouldnt feel like he had to force the ball to AB